Muslim Personalities

The Life and Achievements of Marhoom Dr. T.B Jayah”.  Oration delivered by Justice Saleem Marsoof PC at the 120th Birth Anniversary. In the Name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.   Al-Haj T. K. Azoor, President of the Conference of Sri Lankan Malays and Principal of Zahira College, our Chief Guest today, Excellency Datuk Rosli Ismail, the High-Commissioner …

A.M.A. Azeez was born on October 4, 1911 to a traditional elite family of Vannarpannai in Jaffna. He had his childhood and entire schooling in Jaffna. He attended leading Hindu schools and was a brilliant student. He passed away on November 24, 1973. The legacy of Dr. Azeez, I sometimes think, is like an iceberg. What is visible is minuscule …

Inayet Akbarally: A Visionary Business Leader Who Shaped Sri Lanka’s Tea Industry It is with profound sadness that we report the passing of Mr. Inayet Akbarally. May Allah (SWT) grant him eternal peace and bless him with Jannat al-Firdaus. (16th Feb 2025) Mr. Inayet Akbarally, a pioneering figure in Sri Lanka’s tea industry and the esteemed Chairman of the Akbar …

  Girdling the globe with his exquisite jewellery dating back to the turn of the last century was N.D.H Abdul Caffoor. Making his country proud at several international exhibitions, Abdul Caffoor’s gems and jewellery have even decorated the crowned heads of England, Belgium, Spain and Rumania. His establishment has braved many business challenges for over 130 years. We travelled back …

“Unselfish devotion is the highest form of submission to the will of the Supreme.” — M.A.C.M. Saleh COLOMBO :0As we mark the 50th death anniversary of M.A.C.M. Saleh, these words resonate deeply, reminding us of a life lived with extraordinary purpose and dedication. A man of intellect, foresight, and compassion, Saleh’s legacy remains etched in the annals of Sri Lanka’s …

  Fouzul Hameed on 75 years of Hameedia, family, fashion and the future Men’s fashion in Sri Lanka has always been diverse, most likely because of our position as a global hub for trade, followed by our colonial history.  Historically, men’s clothing in Sri Lanka was characterised by the sarong and formal attire such as the national dress, which remains …